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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Calendar Event: New Rpods Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 5:10pm |
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Link to AAA listing of Mirror Laws: |
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 5:49pm | |
Very Helpful !!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 5:56pm | |
This is one thing I wouldn't call an advantage. 12 volt mode is useless in many cases because the charge line wiring on the TV is usually 12 gauge, and I've posted the numbers showing this will cause the pod's battery to discharge, then the fridge will quit and your food will warm up. Start off with a discharged pod battery after a weekend off-grid and you've lost the battle before you start. Larger camper fridges only have 120 and LP modes. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 5:56pm | |
Can anyone interpret the phrase "... located as to reflect to the driver a free and unobstructed view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet"? Does that mean you can see objects 200' and further from the trailer bumper or 200' and closer? If closer, how close? What is meant by the 200' reference. Almost any side mirror could see to the horizon so does it mean 200' to the horizon? |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 7:58am | |
Charlie, we need Perry Mason!!! Let me give you this disclaimer: I am not an attorney, nor have I been admitted to the Bar in the State of Indiana, or any other State. As such, I may not give "legal advice". That said, IMHO, your second "or 200' and closer?" is more correct. I interpret it to say that me must be able to see (or capable of seeing) a minimum of 200 feet behind us. If we can see more than 200 feet, that is great. However, we all know there is always a certain amount of "blind spot" immediately behind the trailer - even with the big rig semi trucks, with the big/wide mirrors. In the "practical world" I think this would require two OUTSIDE rearview mirrors. With just an INSIDE mirror, about all we see is the trailer behind us. With just one (outside), as is with my old Chevy, well....that's where things might get a little fuzzy. Again, we need Perry Mason! |
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 9:45am | |
David,
Yes, where is Perry when we need him? This reg is a prime example of a poorly written law by lawyers. It seems the phrase "minimum of 200 feet" means I would comply if I could see from 1000' to infinity, even if I could not see 200', 400', or 700'. Probably not what was meant. The worst part is this language has been copied almost verbatim by most other states. I go overkill with two side mirrors and a rear view camera on the trailer. However, the lawyers probably don't recognize the camera as a "mirror" and it doesn't "reflect". On second thought, maybe we don't need more Perry types................. |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 11:01am | |
[QUOTE=CharlieM]
David,Yes, where is Perry when we need him? This reg is a prime example of a poorly written law by lawyers. It seems the phrase "minimum of 200 feet" means I would comply if I could see from 1000' to infinity, even if I could not see 200', 400', or 700'. Probably not what was meant. The worst part is this language has been copied almost verbatim by most other states. I go overkill with two side mirrors and a rear view camera on the trailer. However, the lawyers probably don't recognize the camera as a "mirror" and it doesn't "reflect". On second thought, maybe we don't need more Perry types................. As usual, I find myself in agreement with you. Funny, as I was writing the above, I was thinking that you are probably the last person that I would be worried about! I doubt that it would ever happen but, if it did, my comment to the LEO would be something to the effect "Well, I saw YOU and pulled over, didn't I?" |
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 11:08am | |
Roger that! |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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